The Sweeter the Marquis's Nemesis Smiles, the Harsher Her Blow

Enemies to lovers / Serious drama / Political intrigue and power struggles / One-on-one romance / Ambitious heroine / Power couple / Rise from adversity

After Yan He slept with Taohua, he realized he’d been deceived, and that was when his hatred for her began.

“Just looking at your face makes me sick.”

“Then how are you still alive?”

Later, Yan He realized what he cared about most was whether she had any room for him in her heart.

Cunning, profit-driven heroine × ruthless, roguishly handsome hero

Taohua is a lowly slave. Never give her an opening: once she gets her hands on something, she’ll never let go, even if it kills her.

She uses everything she can to escape her slave status, enter the court, and advance her plans step by step, taking down the great clans and building her own power.

Then Yan He, the Marquis of Qingyan, steps forward and becomes her sworn enemy. Everyone thinks he means to bring her down, but little do they know that the merciless Marquis of Qingyan climbs into her bed every night, begging for her affection.

“You were pretty fierce at court this morning, weren’t you?”

The Marquis of Qingyan clings to her and coos, “Baby, I’m sorry. Give me another chance.”

Ten years ago, Taohua was rescued while in exile and became a sharp blade. To repay her benefactor, she put herself in danger and maneuvered among various factions. From a lowly pipa-playing girl, she rose step by step through her exceptional cunning and skill, becoming a court official. She set a trap to topple Prince Lin’an, outwitted the great clans and ministers, and even schemed against Emperor Xuanqi, bringing about a change of dynasty and becoming the Great Xuan’s first female chancellor.

And somewhere along the way, she accidentally got the attention of that ruthless killer.

Yan He gripped her chin and smiled wickedly. “If you start a fire, you have to take responsibility for it.”